Moraea viscaria

Family: Iridaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a corm or bulb plant and grows 20-45 cm tall. There are 2 or 3 narrow leaves that are channelled and trailing. The flowers are white and have a scent.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa

How it is used for food

It is boiled to remove the dark liquid inside, then eaten.

Edible parts

Corms, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Teeruintjie

Synonyms

Iris viscaria L.f.; Moraea odorata G. J. Lewis; Vieusseuxia viscaria (L.f.) Echl.;